Cerqueux-sous-Passavant tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 12 km from Cerqueux-sous-Passavant

Visit Cerqueux-sous-Passavant: highlights and tourist information

Cerqueux-sous-Passavant is situated in the Maine-et-Loire department and Pays de la Loire region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Cerqueux-sous-Passavant in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigne-sur-Layon at 12 km and Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay at 24 km.

Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 12 km (direction )

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring...

See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 24 km (direction east)

The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by...

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Thouars

at 24 km (direction east-south-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

Best known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also...

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Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 28 km (direction east-south-east)

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more...

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Saumur

at 34 km (direction east-north-east)

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is...

See Saumur guide

Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 34 km (direction east-north-east)

The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across...

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Fontevraud Abbey

Abbey at 40 km (direction east)

The Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one...

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Angers

at 41 km (direction north-north-west)

Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many...

See Angers guide

Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 41 km (direction north-north-west)

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious...

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Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 41 km (direction north-north-west)

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture...

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Apocalypse Tapestry

at 41 km (direction north-north-west)

The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long,...

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Chateau d'Angers

Castle at 41 km (direction north-north-west)

The mighty fortified walls of Chateau d'Angers form an interesting contrast with...

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Montsoreau

Most Beautiful Village at 41 km (direction east-north-east)

Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an...

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Moncontour, Vienne

at 42 km (direction east-south-east), in the Vienne department

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the...

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Map of places to visit near Cerqueux-sous-Passavant

Markets in and near Cerqueux-sous-Passavant

• Vihiers: market Wednesday (7km)
• Argenton-Chateau: market Thursday (14km)
• Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (17km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (18km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (23km)
• Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (24km)
• Thouars: market Tuesday & Friday all day (24km)
• Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (27km)
• Mauleon: market Friday (30km)
• Bressuire: market Tuesday & Saturday (30km)

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Tourist attractions near Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, France

What to do at Cerqueux-sous-Passavant? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Cerqueux-sous-Passavant.

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Loudun (43km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Montsoreau (41km)
• Candes-Saint-Martin (42km)

National Monuments

• Oiron Chateau (34km)
• Fontevraud Abbey (40km)
• Chateau d'Angers (41km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (24km)
• Loudun (43km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Loire-Anjou-Touraine (43km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (31km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (35km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (40km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (40km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (40km)
• Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (42km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (24km)
• Jardins du Pin (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (33km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Île Saint-Aubin (45km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (43km)

Towns of Art and history

• Thouars (24km)
• Angers (41km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (12km)
• Cholet (32km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (16km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (43km)

Geography and distances

Cerqueux-sous-Passavant is in the western-centre of France at 41 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Cerqueux-sous-Passavant is 286 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive in a car from one of the ferry terminals - Saint Malo and Caen are most practical, allow around 3-4 hours for the journey. For driving distances to Cerqueux-sous-Passavant from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Clere-sur-Layon, Genneton, Passavant-sur-Layon, Saint-Paul-du-Bois, Tremont and Vihiers.

This page in French: Visiter Cerqueux-sous-Passavant

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